{"product_id":"orchestra-baobab-made-in-senegal","title":"Orchestra Baobab - Made In Senegal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade In Senegal\u003c\/em\u003e is the first new studio album in almost a decade from legendary Senegalese group \u003cstrong\u003eOrchestra Baobab\u003c\/strong\u003e, and their first since \u003cem\u003eTribute To Ndiouga Dieng\u003c\/em\u003e in 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormed over 50 years ago as the resident band of the Baobab Club in Dakar, Orchestra Baobab have become one of Africa's most celebrated musical groups, blending Afro-Cuban rhythms, Wolof griot traditions, mbalax, Congolese rumba, and jazz into a timeless sound. Released by Strut Records in conjunction with Madoky Music, \u003cem\u003eMade In Senegal\u003c\/em\u003e was recorded entirely in Dakar and celebrates home, heritage, love, and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the passing of several founding members, the orchestra has continued to evolve, with sons, nephews, and longtime collaborators carrying the legacy forward. The current line-up combines veteran members \u003cstrong\u003eThierno Koité\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTaga Koité\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMoussa Cissokho\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eYahya Fall\u003c\/strong\u003e with a new generation including \u003cstrong\u003eZacharia \"Papino\" Koité\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKorka Dieng\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMalick Sy\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRené \"Bolero\" Sowatche\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eWilfrid Zinzou\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album pairs new compositions with reimagined classics, including the lead single \u003cem\u003eTogne Bakhoul\u003c\/em\u003e, written by the late \u003cstrong\u003eRudy Gomis\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTioro Bye Samba\u003c\/em\u003e, a new interpretation of a song by \u003cstrong\u003eThione Seck\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCasamance\u003c\/em\u003e, celebrating the culturally rich region of southern Senegal, and \u003cem\u003eBaobab 50 Ans\u003c\/em\u003e, marking the band's remarkable 50-year anniversary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade In Senegal\u003c\/em\u003e is another modern classic from Orchestra Baobab, combining a fresh approach with roots firmly planted in Senegal's rich musical traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strut Records","offers":[{"title":"Black Vinyl LP","offer_id":58722856862041,"sku":"SDZ-49528","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":58722856894809,"sku":"SDZ-49529","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/REP_20260729_1159_110050_764_p_Orchestra_Baobab_Made_In_Senegal_1_001.jpeg?v=1785336598","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/orchestra-baobab-made-in-senegal","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}